Child Pain

The treatment of pain is guided by the history of the pain, its intensity, duration, aggravating and relieving conditions, and structures involved in causing the pain. In order for a structure to cause pain, it must have a nerve supply, be susceptible to injury, and stimulation of the structure should cause pain. The concept behind most interventional procedures for treating pain is that there is a specific structure in the body with nerves of sensation that is generating the pain. Pain management has a role in identifying the precise source of the problem and isolating the optimal treatment.

A common question that arises is whether or not chiropractic treatment is safe for children. Studies have shown that neck and spine manipulation can provide short-term relief for kid’s pain, while others claim that long-term benefits have yet to be established. For adults, there have been some cases where complications have arisen because of treatment. This lead to the question of whether children should be receiving chiropractic care for issues with the neck and spine.

The truth is that there is a risk with any type of medical treatment you choose to receive. What is essential is receiving treatment from a medical professional that can be trusted and has a track record of success. Trust is one of the most crucial aspects when getting medical care, especially when it comes to your children.

What Chiropractic Care Should Look Like for Children

Because of this, we recommend that if you are considering chiropractic treatment for your child, make sure that it is cautiously done. Let your family physician know that it is being done and allow for open commutation between them and the chiropractor. Adjustments should always be done gently and slowly to ensure the child’s safety. Chiropractic care should never hurt and should feel like small pokes or a massage to the child.

Chiropractors across the country recommend and endorse treatments for children. Case studies have shown that for those suffering from fevers or ear infections, chiropractic care has been proven to resolve these issues. When the chiropractor was able to remove the nerve interference through spine manipulation, the child was able to overcome these illnesses. There are still parents skeptical of such treatments for their children but the proof is in the results. We encourage all parents to speak with their family doctor, their local chiropractor and do online research.

Our goal with any patient, whether adult or child, is to see them achieve full, optimal health. Marshall Chiropractic would love to answer any questions concerning children chiropractic care or address any concerns you might have come across online.

Hello! We hope that everyone is enjoying their days as we dive into Summer Time. The sun is out and everyone is ready to grill, swim, and enjoy family time. We are excited to see many of our patients enjoy the outdoors again. Our goal is always to enable people to enjoy their lives through our chiropractor Tulsa Ok treatments.

Today we want to talk about what causes pain among children. As many of you know, pain is not just reserved for adults. It’s true that children do bounce back quicker than adults, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be thinking about it. The goal for children is to always catch things early on as to avoid greater issues in later years.

Here are just a few things we want parents to keep an eye on with their children.

1. Hobbies

At a certain age, children want to do everything! Whether it's playing sports at school or simply going outdoors, children have a passion for adventure. But those hobbies can lead to injury and if they go unchecked can turn into a problem. We encourage all parents to keep an eye on children especially those involved in sports. Sports that involve a lot of physical contact, like football, need to be watched closely. If a child is complaining or is experiencing ongoing discomfort, we want to check them out. It could be nothing or it could be something. Either way, it’s always better safe than sorry.

2. Health & Exercise

This is something that is usually passed up when it comes to children. The general mindset is that their young, healthy, and can eat whatever they want. But we must understand that children still need all the things that adults need. Exercise is crucial and ensuring they are receiving proper nutrition is vital. We understand that children love sugar, but watch their intake. This will not only put them in a better place to avoid injury but also build healthy habits throughout their lives.

3. Having Someone You Trust

The goal for our office has always been to build trust among our patients. Even though we might only see you a few times a year, we want you to feel confident when something comes up. This trust has to go to a whole another level when it comes to people’s children. When it comes to medical professionals, most people want to know that their child is in good hands. If we can take care of you then we want to take care of your children.

For additional information about our chiropractor Tulsa Ok services involving children contact us. We want to walk you through how we handle child cases and show you how we can help. Keep a sharp eye on those kiddos and remember that the goal is to avoid problems down the road.

Enjoy your Summer days with your family!

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